Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
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What is the definition of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by early-onset (first few weeks of life to 6 months of age) seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus) and progressive brain damage (encephalopathy).
What are the symptoms of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Symptoms of infant epilepsy with migrant focal (one side of the brain) crisis include early-onset seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus). Later, generalized tonic-clonic (both sides of the brain) seizures appear, along with the development of progressive brain damage (encephalopathy), muscle weakness, and degenerative disease of the nervous system (ataxia). The generalized tonic-clonic seizures progressively increase in frequency and may occur up to 100 times a day. Babies with infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis achieve very little developmental progress.
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What are the current treatments for Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Treatment of infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis includes the use of different anti-seizure medications, and may also include rarer drugs, such as stiripentol, triple bromdides, or quinidine. Other treatments for infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis may include ketogenic diet; steroids, such as prednisolone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), or tetracosactide; or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Who are the top Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis Local Doctors?
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St. Vincent Neurosurgery

1041 North 29th Street, 
Billings, MT 
406-237-5577
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Echeverri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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Hamamatsu, JP 

Hirotomo Saitsu practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Saitsu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. They are also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Orchiectomy.

 
 
 
 
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University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

3113 Bellevue Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-475-8730
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Heather Mckee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mckee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients.

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